Description
This 3-day short course introduces participants to the fundamentals of accessible communication, focusing on how to create clear, inclusive, and reader-friendly texts for diverse audiences.
The course explores strategies to make written content understandable and usable for people with varying literacy levels, cognitive abilities or disabilities diverse backgrounds.
Participants will learn to apply plain language principles, structure information effectively, and use alternative formats such as easy-to-read texts.
The methodology includes interactive workshops, and collaborative rewriting exercises. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to produce written materials that promote inclusion, autonomy, and equitable access to information.
European Dimension
Accessible communication ensures that everyone can participate in society and aligns with core European values such as Inclusion and Diversity (promoting equal access to information and dialogue for people with disabilities)
Human Dignity and Respect for Rights (Ensuring communication respects individual needs and promotes autonomy).
About the alignment with Erasmus+ Priorities it resonates with Inclusion and Diversity (making education and training accessible to all) and Environmental Sustainability (including accessible communication in green initiatives).
Tentative Program & Schedule
Day 1:
AM - Presentation and ice breaking
PM - Accessible communication, importance and challenges.
Day 2:
AM: Examples on how to make communication more accessible. Team work to prepare a project on accessible communication.
PM: City tour
Day 3:
AM: Team work to implement the developed project on accessible communication.
PM: Preparing the project final presentation for all the teams and selected stakeholders.
Expected Outcome
By the end of the course, participants will be able to
Identify barriers to written communication for diverse audiences (including those with cognitive, linguistic, or literacy challenges), apply plain language principles to produce clear, concise, and reader-friendly text; structure written content using headings, lists, and formatting techniques that enhance readability and comprehension.
Adapt written materials into alternative formats to improve accessibility.
Evaluate and revise existing texts to meet accessibility standards and guidelines.
Reflect on the role of inclusive communication in promoting autonomy, participation, and equitable access to information.
Certification
Participation Certificate
About Peniche
Peniche is a medium city in the Atlantic Ocean coast, known for the fish and the surf. Has a rich natural and historical heritage, namely the Berlengas biosphere reserve, the fortress, Saint Peter´s church, but also geologic heritage and in the region some good examples of bringing the heritage alive.]
Luso-Tuga (Hugo Cadavez) - Flickr
Venue address
Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar
Rua do Conhecimento nº 4
2520-614 Peniche
Portugal
How to Apply
Email to: roberto.gamboa@ipleiria.pt
Minimum Number Of Participants
12
Participation Fee
€ 400
Further Information on Course Fees
Included lunch for the 3 days in the school
canteen
Course Website
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Polytechnic of Leiria, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology
Co-Organiser (local host)
Name of Co-Organisation
CRID – Digital Inclusion Center, IPLeiria
Short Description of the Organisation
The Digital Inclusion Resource Center (CRID) was established in 2006 at the School of Education and Social Sciences of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria. As a priority service supporting the community in the area of digital accessibility, we have a fully equipped space with devices adapted for citizens with specific needs.
Our center and support services are intended for all citizens with specific needs and their families, as well as institutions, schools, and professionals working in the field and interested in it.
Our mission is based on promoting the social inclusion of people with specific needs through the use of assistive technologies and support products within the scope of digital accessibility. We have various technological resources and also provide advice on the respective support tools, demonstrating support to the academic community and civil society. By combining multiple scientific areas, we also intend to study the potential for development and innovation of accessible technologies.
Organisation Website
https://crid.esecs.ipleiria.pt/
